Phoenix College - Sandprints Yearbook (Phoenix, AZ)

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Democratic Candidate-for-Com gress Richard Harless presents his party's views in a well-at- tended political debate in the College auditorium. Young Democrats were active in ar- ranging the meeting and drum- ming up political interest on campus. The Candidate arrives! Democratic Candidate John F. Kennedy waves a greeting to enthusi- astic boosters as he steps oft for a brief visit in Phoenix. Phoenix College was well repre- sented among the cheering crowd that wel- comed the later-victorious campaigner. ruin!!! ELECTORATE IN ACTION xx AX Sql Handshaking plays a big part in all political cam- paigns, Bob Kennedy, brother of the victorious Democratic candidate for President, shakes the hand of Bob Kaecker, Young Democrat's prexy, while other jubilant Ken- nedy boosters look on. All out for Kennedy! Young Democrats rally with cheers and banners to greet incoming candidates at Sky Harbor Airport. Republican Congressman John F. Rhodes gives the G.O.P. side of the campaign in a debate with his Democratic opponent. Young Republicans were the ones who worked hard to see that their party's banners and slogans were posted as high and shouted as loudly as those of their opposition. ln all, the campaign was a good way for enthusiastic boosters, whether of voting age or not, to work off political steam. i7

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Pleased at the party's national victory, but somewhat disappointed at Arizona results in the November balloting are these Young Democrats. They are, seated, Julia Penfield, Judie Towns, Barbara George, Kathie Mitchell, second row, Marilyn Johnson, Karen Welker, Joann Dreckman, Kay Kinnaman, Carol Neuman, Nancy Mc- Cauley, third row, Bob Kaecker, Sandra Van Bebber, Jerry Genet, Karen Vurich, Linda Madrid, Mike Stoner, Stuart Eridy, last row, Dr. Baumann, Dave Fields, and Young Democrats are interested in political issues, and their organization was formed to facilitate study of these issues. To get practical experience the Dems. worked with the official party organiza- tion and were on hand to greet visiting candidates when they campaigned in Arizona. Dr. Baumann is faculty sponsor. Suzanne Petrick. PARTIES - - THE POLITICAL KIND .lllfll Young Republicans, like their Democratic counterparts, are interested in live political issues. Prime purpose of the group is to study the problems facing local, state, and national electorates. The young G.O.P. was especially active during the fall campaigns. Dr. Dale is their advisor. While they lost out in the national election, young G.O.P. members were jubilant over their party's near-landslide in Arizona. Pictured are, first row, left to right: Peggy Andersen, Barbara Jones, Jeanne Miller, Harlene Sanger, Jan Enke, second row, Dr. Kenneth Dale, faculty sponsor, Bill Herrett, Nancy Faulstich, Rosemary Coyne, Christian Peer, Benay Biorge, Vicki Sterna, Kay Clark, JoAnn Koening, Mary Culwell, third raw: Dan Yee, Jerry Yee, Bill Spence, Mike DeWitt, Tom Bechard, Kathy lnce, Marlene Simmons, fourth row: Tom Hall, Dave Schelberg, Dick Stewart, Stan Butterworth, Roger Lindbeck, Stu Gib- bons, Pete Kimmes, and Dennis Kelley.

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AROUND THE WORLD ON CAMPUS INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB FOREIGN STUDENTS CLUB Membership in the Foreign Stu- dents Club is open to all P.C-ers, but those in the United States on foreign student visas, or those who are immigrants, are especially en- couraged to join. Purpose of the club is to help visitors from other countries became acquainted with Americans and American life. Ara Sahakian of Iraq is president and Jean Puckle ot England is secre- tary, Mrs. Norma Snyder is faculty advisor. Members pictured are: Abraham Lotenberg, Israel, Jerry Yee, China, Karen Riley, U. S. A., Mrs. Snyder, U. S. A., Margaret Puckle, England, Pauline Reed, Korea, Tommy Berggren, Sweden, Nancy Bowen, U. S. A., Jean Puckle, England, Martha Cook, U. S. A., and Levon Kasparian, Leba- non. I8 Activities of the International Relations Club center around the promotion of international understanding through pro- grams featuring speakers on world affairs and student group discussions. This year the club took part in the Southwest Conference of IRC, the model United Nations held at the University of Oregon, and UNICEF Assembly. In the picture are, first row, Carol Weaver, Mary Kay Gorman, treasurer, Barbara Whitesell, Virginia Ketchum, second row, Jann Skinner, Patsy McCamp- bell, Carol Ann Mihelich, sec- retary, Bob Bramlet, vice pres- ident, Stanley Butterworth, David Leech, president, and Mr. Melvin, sponsor. ,- Emi 5